Nigeria flags flood risk in 11 states
Nigeria flags flood risk in 11 states as Cameroon releases dam water
Nigeria's hydrological services agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states after neighbouring Cameroon said it was starting to release water from one of its largest dams following recent heavy rainfall in West and Central Africa.
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Flooding, illegal structures, building collapses and the controversy of Lagos demolitionsSince 2023, the Lagos State government has intensified efforts to clear illegal structures encroaching on waterways. These demolitions aimed at reducing flooding risks, improving water flow, and ...
The floods, blamed on poor infrastructure and badly maintained dams, have killed 185 people and displaced 208,000 in 28 of ...
Two children in north-western Nigeria have died after the building they were in collapsed, adding to the dozens who have lost their lives during weeks of severe flooding, the country's disaster ...
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50,000 children in Nigeria displaced by flooding in five years— UNICEFNo fewer than 650,000 children in Nigeria were displaced by flooding between 2016 and 2021 ... Speaking at a Lagos event held at the UNICEF office, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development ...
Lagos, in the south-west Are Nigeria's rains causing the floods? Heavy rainfall has certainly increased the likelihood of rivers overflowing and flash floods. And there's evidence to suggest ...
Flooding in Nigeria has become an annual catastrophe that wreaks havoc across the nation, displacing thousands, destroying properties and causing untold suffering. Each rainy season, the nation ...
He added, “In recent years, floods have affected virtually every region of Nigeria. In coastal areas, such as Lagos and Port Harcourt, heavy rains and rising sea levels have led to widespread ...
While presenting the update on the flood preparedness efforts, the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Emergency Management ...
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